Figurative Language and Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is 'first person point of view'?

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The narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'.

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What is an example of personification?

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The radio suddenly stopped singing and stared at me.

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What does 'bellow' mean?

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To shout loudly.

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What does 'pulverize' mean?

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To break into tiny pieces.

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Why might an author use a metaphor instead of a simile?

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To make a direct comparison and create a stronger image.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.